Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary
$44.11/hour
The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in North Carolina is $44.11 per hour. This is 15% lower than the US average of $50.89.
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Emergency Department Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$44.11/hour
North Carolina
15% lower than the US average.
$50.89/hour
United States
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Emergency Department Nurses?
Waynesville, North Carolina pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Rutherfordton, North Carolina ($56) and Asheville, North Carolina ($54). For comparison, the North Carolina average for Emergency Department Nurses is $44 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 31% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Waynesville, North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Rutherfordton, North Carolina | $56 | $58 |
| Asheville, North Carolina | $54 | $58 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $53 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $47 | $58 |
| Raleigh, North Carolina | $45 | $52 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $41 | $58 |
| Fayetteville, North Carolina | $35 | $46 |
How does the pay for Emergency Department Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
Georgia pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $73 per hour, followed by Maryland ($57) and Virginia ($53). Georgia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $180. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Emergency Department Nurses is $44 per hour — Georgia pays 65% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $73 | $180 |
| Maryland | $57 | $60 |
| Virginia | $53 | $59 |
| Kentucky | $43 | $46 |
| Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| South Carolina | $37 | $44 |
| Pennsylvania | $31 | $48 |
| Ohio | $29 | $41 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Emergency Department Nurse jobs in North Carolina?
Prolink Direct Placement/RPO Region pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($42) and CoreMedical Group Perm ($39). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Emergency Department Nurses is $44 per hour — Prolink Direct Placement/RPO Region pays 1% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Prolink Direct Placement/RPO Region | $44 | $44 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $42 | $58 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $39 | $41 |
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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